Hi !
I'll try that.
thanks !


"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

> The fact that it works in Safe Mode indicates that the
> problem is caused by something that is loaded in Normal
> Mode. I can see two options for you:
>
> a) Use System Restore to fix the problem. This is a safe
> method that is fully reversible.
> b) Run msconfig.exe and disable the various tasks under
> the Startup tab until you find the culprit. This will take
> quite some time because you have to reboot the PC
> many times.
>
>
> "david carvalho" <davidcarvalho@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C377F739-D55E-4094-82FA-A39446DDC13C@microsoft.com...
> > Hi !
> > thanks for the reply.
> > it worked on rescue mode, even that application (nasmIDE) that I was
> > trying
> > to run.
> > i was avoiding to use system restore without knowing what caused this...
> > This pc is used by 3 different groups during classes....
> > Any ideas please ?
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "david carvalho" <davidcarvalho@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> message
> >> news:32758AFD-5207-4B90-BD47-106F9A0D5282@microsoft.com...
> >> > hi !
> >> > This windows xp home edition installed on a lab. It is basically only
> >> > used
> >> > to run a assmbly compiler (NASM IDE).
> >> > when running this editor, wich opens a ms-dos window like edit.com,
> >> > nothing
> >> > happens. the keyboard and mouse not respond on this window.
> >> > Since this application runs on the environment like the edit.com,
> >> > I've tested it too. Also, nothing happens with edit.com.
> >> > I've recover the edit.com from cd installation using expand edit.co_
> >> > but
> >> > it's still the same. Any ideas of what's causing this ?
> >> > thanks !
> >> >
> >>
> >> Is this a recent problem? If so, use System Restore to fix it. If not
> >> then try this:
> >> - Reboot the machine in Safe Mode
> >> - Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
> >> - Type this command ***verbatim***:
> >> %SystemRoot%\System32\edit.com {Enter}
> >> Report exactly what happens.
> >>
> >> By the way, MS-DOS is a legacy operating system that was
> >> introduced some 30 years ago. It is rarely used these days and
> >> it does not exist under Windows XP. The black screen you're
> >> thinking of is probably the Command Prompt.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
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